Eric Horn , 60, passed away on September 14, 2013 at Saint Johns, Arizona. He was born and raised in Yakima, WA, graduating from East Valley High School in 1971. He got his first experience racing at the Yakima Speedway starting in 1969. He got a call in 1983 from friend Larry Pollard to work for Richard Pettys NASCAR team. He and his wife (the former Janet Hoerner, an Eisenhower grad) then moved to North Carolina. He was fortunate to spend his entire career doing what he loved most, working on the NASCAR circuit. Eric was the right rear tire changer and electrical wiring specialist for Robert Yates Racing during the tenures of Larry McReynolds, Davey Allison, Ernie Irvan , and Dale Jarrett. Eric was on the team when Dale Jarrett won the 1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Eric continued to work for Doug Yates at Roush Yates Engines after Robert Yates retired. Eric retired August 30, 2013. He moved with his wife, Janet, to Saint Johns, Arizona to experience off-the-grid living. There will be no local funeral services. There will be a celebration of his life at a future date.( Yakima Herald Republic )
